Class of 1979
| Name: Kathy Ashmore-Salow [Maiden: Ashmore] |
| E-mail: ksalow@umich.edu |
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Life after graduation: I married Paul Salow from the class of 1978 in Jan. 1988. We have two
children Angela (age 7) and Adam (age 4). After graduating from Adrian College in 1983 I worked for Comerica Bank for 7 years as a Branch Manager. I left Comerica in 1989 to join the University of Michigan Health System where I am currently a Senior Budget/Cost Accounting Analyst. |
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Current Address: 7879 Crane Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
| Name: Linda Grostefon [Maiden: Atwood] |
| E-mail: dodgegirl42@comcast.net |
| Life after graduation: UPDATED 3.23.06 - After graduating I worked part time at K-mart until moving to the Florida Keys in July of 1981. I lived there for 3 years before moving back to Michigan with my now husband, Scott, in Nov. 1984. We have 2 boys, Joshua 19 and Justin 16. I spend my spare time knitting by hand and on my knitting machines as well as sewing. I am also certified in One Stroke painting. I am looking forward to the next reunion! I would like to get in touch with Jody Basore if anyone knows her e-mail addy or you can give her mine. Thanks! |
| Name: Holly Smith [Maiden: Carroll] |
| E-mail: trouble62061@yahoo.com |
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Life after graduation: After graduation I married Neal in
1984. We have two girls 14 and 10. I now drive
school bus for the Stockbridge school
system.Enjoy my family,horse back riding,bike
riding,showing horses.I would love to e-mail
some of my classmates that I havn't seen since
the 20year reunion or longer.Neal works full
time and owns his own landsccaping
business,which I help out on ocassions. I
would love to hear for you UPDATE 3.22.06 - I am now on my second marriage to a wonderful man named Brad. We have 7 children between us. Ages 27-26-23-19-18-15-14. I still drive bus for Stockbridge and enjoy what I do. for fun we snowmmobile in the winter and motorcycle ride in the summer. I was wondering If anyone knows if we are having a nother reunion? Our classmates are leaving us by death way to soon,and I would love to get to see some of you before it is to late. |
| Current Address: 5331 Shepper Rd. |
| Classes/activities/memories: All kinds of great memories mostly with my sidekick Jody who I have ran into about 10 years after graduation. I still think of you all from time to time. Some real great memories with Sheryl Marcum and Kathy Cole before and after school. Getting into some sticky situations.Class teachers who were my favorit were Mr. Brown, Mrs.Corts,Mr. Johnson.and of course Mr. Barry who couldn't hear a thing, at least we didn't think we could hear us. |
| Comments: Would really love to know if you have heard from some of our old classmates and where they are now.Would like to have another get together aometime soon.Some of might not be around in a nother 5years. Time goes so quickly. |
| Name: Al Conway |
| E-mail: naconway@cox.net |
| Life after graduation: Graduated Grand Valley State University - Michigan, BS Computer Information Systems 1984. University of Phoenix - Arizona 2000, Masters Computer Information Systems. Currently a Software Project Manager at IntraNet Solutions, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. Married to Deborah Catherine, with adult two step-children Christian & Holli. No grand-children yet... |
| Business information: |
| Current Address: 4238 E. Rancho Tierra Dr., Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
| Classes/activities/memories: Mike French 6th grade, Ms. Macaluso 8th grade literature/history teacher, Jim Brown teacher, my cross-country/track coach and mentor, Micheal Kaufman band director, participating in in all high-school band activities, including MC'ing "Band Bounces". Damn, times were simpler then...too bad we are all adults now and have to be so responsible!! ;-) |
| Name: Timothy Mark Craft |
| E-mail: tcraft@quixnet.net |
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Life after graduation: I played men's league softball and basketball for 20 years and finally gave it up in 1996. I got into the "Quality" field in my early 20's and now have 23 years experience. For the last 15 years, I have been working @ DAPCO Industries in Dexter. Started as the SPC Coordinator then promoted to Quality Engineer and now working as the Quality Manager. I like to sing and go out and do the karaoke circut quite often. My favorite song to sing is "Colorful" by the Vervepipe from the movie "Rock Star". I married for the first time and last August 28 was our 2 year anniversary. My wife is a cute and sassy little woman, 16 years my junior. We are raising a 5 year old boy that keeps us hopping. |
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Classes/activities/memories: Graduated #108 out of 122 on the grade point list, which I'm still proud to point out.
Going to the football games with Donny Blewit, Hal Andrews, Mark and Jay Brooks and cheering Ty Miller and Mike Boyd on during our undefeated season. Making a half court shot @ Williamston in my senor season. Escorting Sherry Sawyer (Kelly) in our senior year when she announced as Homecoming Queen. I was the only male student council member and got to count the votes with Mr. Meyers. I actuall found out she won @ noon the day of the event. I never told anyone and just enjoyed the whole experience, knowing what was going to unfold. |
| Comments: I feel that I was blessed growing up in the late 70"s era. I didn't have a worry in the world and lived a pretty care free lifestyle. My Stockbridge High School memories will always remain a permanent fixture in my memory. I hope to hear from some of my long time friends and rehash some of the good times of the past. |
| Name:Robert Gary Floyd |
| E-mail: rfloyd@compuserve.com |
| Life after graduation: I am married to Catherine. She was born and raised in England and has a BA degree in German. We met in Germany and have both lived here since 1988-89. I have 1 - 3 years left in Germany before I retire and I am looking forward to returning to Michigan. I am a Comptuer Operator (self-taught) for five different logistic systems and supervise the Logistics Automation Division. |
| Classes/activities/memories: I left school after 10th grade and joined the Army in June 1977, where I completed high school. I still consider myself a true life-time alumnus for the Class of '79. |
| SHS teachers/students remembered: My favorite teacher was Ms. Susan Frost (History). If anyone knows where she is, please let her know I would like to contact her. |
| Comments: I would like to know who the person is that organizes the Class Reunions. 1999 will be here shortly and I would like to get details on our 20th. |
| Name: Ryan Garrett |
| E-mail:baldguy@pure.net (updated 9.13.07) |
| COMMENT: Added 9.13.07 - Here's a suggestion that I thought I would float out there...would the undefeated football team of '78-'79 be interested in making it to homecoming in 2008? We could get together before the game, maybe even have a section reserved for our families to hang out?? Just thought that 30 years later, it might be fun to relive our glory days!! We have a year to try and find everyone. Anyone else interested in trying to pass this on?? |
| Current Address: 4197 Melon Road South Boston VA 24592 |
| Name: Scott Glenn |
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E-mail:UPDATED 8.20.04: scott_glenn@ameritech.net
(home) Work email: scott_glenn@leco.com |
| Life after graduation: UPDATED 8.20.04 - Graduated from ITT Tech in Fort Wayne, IN., '81 with an Associates Degree in electronics. Moved to St. Joseph, MI and worked at Heath Company/Zenith Data Systems until '96. Married in '81. Divorced in '93 with 2 daughters (Deanna & Kayla). Remarried in '94. My current wife has a daughter (Jill) from her first marriage, and a granddaughter (born Mar '03). I am currently working at Leco Corporation in St. Joseph as a Field Service Engineer. |
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Current Address: 604 W. John Beers Rd. Stevensville, MI 49127 |
| Name: Laura Gallaway [Maiden: Marz] |
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Current Address: 3130 McGregor St. Grand Blanc, Mi 48439 |
| Name: Barbara Hoffman [Maiden: Gustaitus] |
| E-mail: bb20120@aol.com |
| Current Address: 5393 Gladewright Dr Centreville Va 20120 |
| Name: Karen Novitsch [McGowen] |
| E-mail: Kjn@modempool.com |
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Current Address: 559 Sheridan Rd Jackson, MI 49203 |
| Classes/activities/memories: Graduated as a Medical Assistant & took the state exam of Registration in 1992. Have been singing with bands, and local theater. Currently working at Foote Hospital for maternity services. Re-married since 1993 to Mark Novitsch (drummer)/machinist/sales. Two Boys, Joshua 15yrs & Matthew 13yrs. Both boys are in band/sports. We keep very busy attending all school activities. We also enjoy camping, biking, and downhill skiing. |
| Name: Michelle Pollok |
| E-mail: updated 5.29.03 - mpolloklaw@aol.com |
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Life after graduation:UPDATED 5.18.05 - I earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in 1983 from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate in 1999 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Between the two degrees, I was a mom, band director, piano teacher, church music director, and a musician. I am now an attorney certified to practice law in both Michigan and Georgia. I still am active in the music community where I live. I lived in Georgia from 1999-2002, but they knew I was a Yankee because I put Sweet 'n Low on my grits. In the south, that is a sin! I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, from 2002-2004 and recently moved back to Georgia. I am working as an attorney for a union that represents school employees while doing some Wills and Family Law on the side.
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| Current Address: UPDATED 5.18.05 - Atlanta, Georgia |
| Classes/activities/memories: UPDATED 5.18.05 - Some of the teachers that I remember fondly were Mr. Kaufman, Mr. Borden, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Purcell. My favorite activities and memories were band competitions. Surprise! My biggest regret is not keeping in touch with classmates after high school. I really enjoyed our 20th reunion. When are we having another one? |
| Name: Marge Benson [Maiden: Seigel] |
| E-mail: marge_benson@dart.biz |
| Life after graduation: I married Les Benson in 1980 and have been married for 23 years. We have five kids 22, 20, 17, 14, and 11. Our oldest got married Sept of 2003 and our 20 year old has moved out with his girlfriend. Both kids still live in Stockbridge. I work for Dart Container in the accounting dept and Les works for Consumers Energy he is a station operator. Les was in the Air force for six year and we traveled to Colorado, California, and Alaska. Funny that we ended up back in old good Stockbridge. I attend Davenport University and have been working on two BAS's and should have one in 2004 and the other in 2005. Would love to hear from all of you!! |
| Current Address: 17400 Dutton Road Gregory |
| Name: Wayne Tanner |
| E-mail: UPDATED 11.1.05 wttanner@verizon.net |
| Life after graduation: Married to Barb for six years as of Sept. 2004. We have 3 daughters ages 16, 15 and 3. We live in Tecumseh, MI. |
| Classes/activities/memories: Working on the Panther Press staff and printing the paper as well. |
| Current Address: 9103 N. Union St. #87 Tecumseh, MI 49286 |
| Name: Michael R. Taylor |
| E-mail: taylorfamily@provide.net |
| Life after graduation: Even though I did not graduate in 1979 and finished in night school in 1981.I still feel that I am part of the class of 1979. |
| Name: Todd Taylor |
| E-mail: Micanic2000@AOL.com |
| Life after graduation: I moved to Bowling Green ,Ky soon after high school graduation , attended a junior college before enrolling at Western Kentucky University. Worked at a company called American Sunroof, assembling Corvette convertible tops. Married in 88' divorced in 94' . I have a wonder- ful son 11 and spend most of my free time with him. I moved on to Good Year and received technical training in Automotive Computer Diagnostics. Working a nightime job and working my business part time during the day for 5 years allowed me to dedicate my self full time to my interests.... I often think of the good times we all had years ago. Feel free to E-mail me anytime... |
| Business information: Currently own and opperate small business in automobile repair field of parts and service. |
| Current Address: 3525 Lucinda Dr. Bowling Green, Ky 42104 |
| Name: Eric Teachout |
| E-mail: dteach@tc3net.com |
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Current Address: 5423 Centennial Tecumseh, MI 49286 |
| Name: Bill Warren |
| E-mail: UPDATED 5.1.06 - appraiserone@cfl.rr.com |
| Life after graduation: Went on to the Air Force after graduation, got married and divorced then got out and became a stand up comedian, performed with Micheal Winslow and was also in the movie Problem Child 2 with John Ritter. I got remarried and have 2 children both girls one is now 21 and the other is 10, boy am I getting old! I owned a boat dealership until Evinrude/Johnson went out of business. Now I own a website call courseview.net which previews golf courses in Central Florida where I have called home for 20 years now. |
| Current Address: 808 Mystic Oak Place, Apopka, Fl 32712 |
| Comments: UPDATED 5.1.06 - Well, time is flying and I am a grandpa now. My daughter had a little girl of her own in March of 2005, hard to believe we have children that are having their own children, time sure does fly!! I am semi-retired now and have become a real estate appraiser in the Orlando area. Would love to hear from Dan McKune if anyone knows how to reach him please let me know. Found this site after the 20th reunion, would have loved to have been there. Please let me know if you have another or if you just decide to have an informal get together. You all take care!! |
| Name: Lori Jo West |
| E-mail: lorijowest@aol.com |
| Life after graduation: Update 5.1.04: I've moved to the country in Leland, Illinois and changed careers. I am now working for Merck and Co., Inc. as a pharmaceutical representative. I have a new home and there is a lot of Indian history in this county--Potawatomi, Chippewa, Ottawa and Illini Indian tribes. I will be marrying Abe Fecht in May 2004. I have recently been in touch with Annette Cipta and I'm often in touch with Cheryl (Diefenthaler) Rakowski. I've been home occasionally the past few years for holidays, families, HOG rallies and, unfortunately, a few funerals. Are we having a 25th class reunion? Take care and email me anytime. |
| Business information: TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, SALES AND TRAINING |
| Current Address: 5345 PLAZA AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368 |
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Classes/activities/memories: LAUGHING MY BRAINS OUT IN 6TH GRADE BECAUSE I WAS STUCK IN THE
BACK OF THE ROOM WITH RYAN GARRETT, JEFF TERRELL, MIKE BOYD, BILLY HEENEY AND
TERRY SMITH IN MRS. SWEET'S CLASS. LINDA FLETCHER AND I DRIVING DOWN US 27
AT 85+ MPH IN DRIVERS ED WHILE MR. BARRY SLEPT. TOO MANY MEMORIES TO
CONTINUE HERE AND SOME WEREN'T LEGAL. TEACHERS/STUDENTS: MRS. MACALUSO, MR. BROWN, MR. JOHNSON, MR. RANDALL, AND RESPECTFUL MEMORIES OF MR. BOYD. WHERE'S BRUCE GALLOWAY, DONNY BLEWETT AND MARK BROOKS THESE DAYS? |
| Name: Cathy Montgomery [Maiden: Young] |
| E-mail: cmntgmry@ismi.net |
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Life after graduation: My career has been in the real estate
field...I began selling real estate in 1984 in the
Rochester Hills marketplace. After 8 years, I left
field sales and went to work for General Motor's
real estate division and handled sales for a 6 state
territory. Before leaving the "working world" I
managed a branch office for a large title company.
The real estate field has many facets, and I was
fortunate to be involved in more than one.
On a personal level, I married John Montgomery in 1994. We live in Brighton on a large, all-sports lake. We have two boys, Thomas and Adam born in '97 and '99 respectively. I am a stay-at-home mom and report that "it's the best position I've ever had"! We enjoy water sports as a family. Personally I enjoy sewing window treatments, home decorating in general, and scrapbooking. |
| Current Address: 2649 Hacker Road, Brighton, MI 48114 |
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Classes/activities/memories:
SHS was a very happy time for me. Vivid
memories include walking around the (old) football
field during games, cheering the basketball team
onto victory, riding the spectator bus to various
games, dancing to "Stairway to Heaven" at dances,
playing volleyball, being on the drill team,
building floats at Homecoming, working in the school
office, and fun times with Carol, Mel and Sheri.
Fave teachers were Ellie (Byerly) Jacobs, Jan Jacobs, Mr. Brown, and Ed Ramsdell. |
| Comments: Our 20 year reunion was a great chance to get in touch with classmates. Old frienships are the richest....drop a line! |
5.31.04